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Crooked guide leader Sara Barnbrook (Image: West Yorks Police) A pair of sisters who used an elaborate swindle to con the taxpayer out of almost £450,000 while running Girl Guide groups have been jailed. Sara Barnbrook, 54, and younger sibling Jean, 51, embarked on a jet-set lifestyle after claiming Gift Aid donations for their network … Read more

A local playground has been left to rot for over two years resembling something from Chernobyl (Image: Solent) A local council has been forced to take action after locals complained about the state of a playground with rusted equipment so old residents complained it resembled “Chernobyl”. The playground along Weston Shore Promenade in Southampton had … Read more

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (Image: Getty) Campaigners and MPs slammed Labour’s after it emerged energy bills are expected to go up next year. Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight said it expects regulator Ofgem to reveal on Friday that the price cap will rise by 1% to £1,736 on January 1. The … Read more

Dr Fellingham supports patients nearing the end of life in Western Australia (Image: Jonathan Buckmaster) A British doctor who helps patients access voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in Australia says she does see coercion – but only from relatives trying to stop their loved ones ending their lives. Opponents of a Bill seeking to change UK … Read more

Scam Interceptors presenter Nick Stapleton listens in to a fraudster preying on a vulnerable caller (Image: BBC Studios) As one of the presenters of Scam Interceptors, Nick Stapleton spends his time exposing criminal wrong-doing and helping the public fight fraud. But the investigative reporter has revealed he wasn’t always the selfless crusader that he is … Read more

A 15-hour yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued (Image: Getty) Households across the UK are being urged to buy six essential food items before a sweeps the country. The has issued a from 7pm on Monday until 10am on Tuesday, which could bring potential disruption to much of the country. The … Read more

Keir Starmer’s plans to drag Britain closer to the EU were dealt a blow today, after a new poll found voters believe the United States is our closest ally. The new opinion survey by Savanta found that, following ’s re-election, voters would prefer the government to prioritise the United States over the or the Commonwealth. … Read more

Prince Andrew’s horse nearly throws him off (Image: Bruce Bennett) Prince Andrew had to cling onto his horse’s reins this morning after the feisty mare almost bucked him off. Whilst enjoying an early morning ride on the Windsor estate, the Duke of York’s horse appeared to get spooked. It thrashed its head and almost threw … Read more

TV licence fee payers could cancel and get £169.50 refund – full list of eligibility (Image: GETTY) Four in 10 people are unaware of what the pays for, meaning some might find they may not need one. With a full TV licence now costing £169.50 after rising with inflation in April, it can significantly add … Read more

Tim Bonner, chief executive of the Countryside Alliance (Image: Supplied) The government achieved something remarkable in the budget in uniting not just the perpetually divided Conservatives, but also every other political party and even Labour voters against its Family Farm Tax. There is visceral anger in the farming community that everything that many have worked … Read more